The History of the So-Called “Dutch” Tulip
True or false?
The tulip, which is a pillar of Dutch culture, and is even the Dutch national flower, is originally from Holland.
False. Less than one-half of the tulip species found in Turkey are native to that country, and no tulips are native to Europe west of the Balkans.
The stripes that can be found on various species of tulip is an evolutionary trait of the plant.
False. The stripes were caused by a virus that spread through the tulip species. Today, the striped tulip is quite sought-after.
In the Netherlands, the tulip symbolizes the briefness of life.
True. The tulip flower took on various symbols in different areas. In Turkey, it was a symbol of paradise on earth, and it held a somewhat divine nature.
False. Less than one-half of the tulip species found in Turkey are native to that country, and no tulips are native to Europe west of the Balkans.
The stripes that can be found on various species of tulip is an evolutionary trait of the plant.
False. The stripes were caused by a virus that spread through the tulip species. Today, the striped tulip is quite sought-after.
In the Netherlands, the tulip symbolizes the briefness of life.
True. The tulip flower took on various symbols in different areas. In Turkey, it was a symbol of paradise on earth, and it held a somewhat divine nature.